Comando (en. Command)

/koˈmando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Military unit that executes special operations.
The elite command carried out a nighttime operation.
El comando elite realizó una operación nocturna.
Set of instructions that control a computer.
I executed the command to open the file.
Ejecuto el comando para abrir el archivo.
Group of people assigned to a particular mission.
The rescue command was organized quickly.
El comando de rescate se organizó rápidamente.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'comandante', which comes from the Latin 'commandare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

give a command
To issue an order or instruction.
dar un comando
in command
A team or unit that operates under the same command.
en comando

Related Words

to command
To direct or exercise command over a group.
comandar
commander
Person who has command authority or who leads a group.
comandante

Slang Meanings

Person who acts boldly or recklessly.
That guy is a command, he is always getting into trouble.
Ese tipo es un comando, siempre está metiéndose en líos.
Someone who thinks they are very important.
Don't think you're the command, here we are all equal.
No te creas el comando, aquí todos somos iguales.